Khao Phanom Bencha

is 20 kms from Krabi along Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road.  It covers a total area of 50 sq.km. including some parts of Amphoe Ao Luk, Amphoe Khao Phanom, and Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Phanom Bencha National Park had thick forest on its highest peaks.  Its marvellous scenery is enhanced by streams, waterfalls, and wild animals.  

The park's major attactions are as follows:

Namtok Huai To

located some 500 ms from the parks' office, has as its source Phanom Bencha Mountains.  The waterfall itself runs down over rocks onto 11 huge pools, each with its own name such as Wang Thewada, Wang Sok, Wang Chan etc.

Tham Khao Phung

is located some 3 kms from the park's office.  Another 5 caves are in the area nearby.  The cave's beauty is enhanced by countless stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes.  Some are like mushrooms, others like pagodas and curtains.  The walls are white and glitter brightly.

Namtok Khlong Haeng

It is about 500 ms high and springs from Khao Thep Bencha which is the tallest mountain in Krabi and is 10 kms from Amphoe Khao Phanom.

Namtok Ton Han

is 16 kms from the District Headquarters.  Its source is the same as that of Khlong Haeng Waterfall, but it is not so high.

For accomodation within the park, please contact the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, Tambon Thap Prik, Amphoe Muang, Krabi 81000.

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